Why Louis Vuitton belongs in a rental closet
Louis Vuitton's coated canvas wears well, which makes it one of the best bags for a rental closet. A Speedy with honey-colored handles still has plenty of years in it.
Bags made before 2021 have a date code stamped inside; newer ones carry a microchip. You do not need to find either one. We check construction, stitching and hardware when the bag arrives.
LV bags go out for weddings, graduations, trips and work events, when a renter wants a bag people recognize for a week or two. Small pieces like the Pochette Accessoires are popular because they also work with evening wear.
Louis Vuitton we would love to receive
- Speedy, Neverfull, Alma and Pochette Métis
- Pochette Accessoires, Favorite and other small bags
- Damier Ébène and Damier Azur canvas
- Wallets, card holders and key pouches
- Scarves, belts and bag charms
- Heels and flats
Louis Vuitton in our rental closet
Donated Louis Vuitton pieces out on loan or ready to rent right now. See every Louis Vuitton rental.
Donate or consign?
Resale sites buy a lot of Louis Vuitton, so if cash is the goal, consigning a clean, current bag is a fair option once the commission comes out. Donation fits better when the bag shows its age, the handles have darkened, or you simply want it used instead of flipped. You receive an itemized receipt and the bag keeps earning for charity.
How to send your Louis Vuitton
- Request a free mailer and tell us what you are sending.
- We mail you a bag with a prepaid USPS label and a short instruction card. Nothing to print, nothing to pay.
- Pack it and drop it at any post office, or hand it to your carrier.
- We check and photograph every piece, and your itemized receipt follows in 5 to 7 business days.
Condition and packing: Darkened leather trim, light corner wear and a few marks on the lining are normal and fine to send. Empty the pockets, include the dust bag if you have it, and wrap the bag in a soft cloth before it goes in the mailer.
Where the money goes
Every piece is rented for two weeks at a time, then cleaned and sent out again. Net rental profits are split across the charities on our Honor Roll at year end, and every donor can nominate a charity to the list.
Questions about donating Louis Vuitton
Do you take Louis Vuitton bags with patina or wear?
Yes. Darkened handles and trim are part of how these bags age, and renters expect it.
Do I need the receipt, box or date code?
No. Send the box and dust bag if you have them. We check the bag itself when it arrives.
Is donating Louis Vuitton tax-deductible?
Yes. FashionablyGood is run by OnlyFuego Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You receive an itemized receipt listing each piece within 5 to 7 business days of it arriving. The IRS asks donors to determine the value themselves, and a qualified appraisal is required if you claim more than $5,000 for one item or a group of similar items. We are not tax advisors, so check with yours.
How do I send my Louis Vuitton?
Request a mailer. We send you a bag with a prepaid USPS label and a short instruction card, so there is nothing to print and nothing to pay. Drop it at any post office or hand it to your carrier.
What happens after it arrives?
We check it, photograph it and list it for two-week rentals with free shipping both ways. Net rental profits are split across the charities on our Honor Roll at year end, and you can nominate a charity to the list.
Other labels we would love
Chanel · Saint Laurent · Dolce & Gabbana · Zimmermann · Stuart Weitzman · Gucci · Prada · Tiffany & Co. · David Yurman · Hermès scarves · Dior · Fendi